Tony Vasile
Rancho Santa Margarita,CA
Summary
Knowledgeable and dedicated product curator and customer service professional with extensive experience in Alcogol Beverage industry. Excellent team player with outgoing, positive demeanor and proven skills in establishing rapport with clients. Motivated to maintain customer satisfaction and contribute to company success. Specialize in quality, speed and process optimization. Articulate, energetic and results-oriented with exemplary passion for developing relationships, cultivating partnerships and growing businesses.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Curator and CSR
MonthlyClubs.com
09.2016 - Current
- Negotiate contracts with vendors for services including beer production, distribution, and materials procurement, contributing to cost-effective project management
- Work closely with leaders in craft beer industry creating projects that combine history, science, or experimental themes into one-off product offerings
- Network at alcohol beverage industry events and conventions to identify new trends, customer demands, and government regulations, globally as well as locally
- I write monthly newsletters for the Rare Beer Club utilizing my formal education in the alcohol beverage industry, creatively conveying product information with emphasis on sight, smell, and taste
Sommelier and Bar Manager
Uncorked Wine Bar
07.2017 - 03.2020
- Elevated guest experience by creating informative and visually appealing wine menus that highlighted key tasting notes and pairing suggestions.
- Curated and maintained an extensive wine and beer list, catering to varied tastes and price points for optimal selection.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by recommending and pairing wines with menu items based on individual preferences.
- Conducted regular staff training sessions on wine knowledge, enabling team members to provide excellent service to guests.
- Established lasting relationships with winemakers, importers, distributors, allowing access to limited-production wines or early releases unavailable elsewhere.
- Managed wine inventory efficiently, ensuring proper storage conditions and rotation to maintain quality.
Sommelier and Bar Manager
Amazing Grapes
04.2014 - 07.2017
- Developed and maintained an extensive wine and beer list, catering to varied tastes and price points for optimal selection. Curated by-the-glass wine menu, 18-faucet draft beer menu, and by-the-bottle selection of over 500 wines and 200 beers sourced globally and locally
- Hosted wine and brewery events performing wine, champagne, and beer service, explaining product characteristics and nuances
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by recommending and pairing wines and beers with menu items based on individual preferences.
- Prioritized gentle upselling and product offering while servicing retail area, guiding purchasing decisions
- Conducted regular staff training sessions on wine knowledge, enabling team members to provide excellent service to guests.
Sommelier and Tasting Room Server
Monte de Oro Winery
12.2010 - 05.2015
- Elevated guest experience by creating informative and visually appealing wine tasting events that highlighted key tasting notes and pairing suggestions.
- Increased wine sales by effectively presenting a diverse range of options to customers, adding wine club memberships, and showcasing knowledge and expertise.
- Represented establishment professionally with guests and earned consistent repeat and referral business.
- Oversaw successful tasting room service and operations to handle as many as 500 guests per day.
- Kept current on industry trends and market fluctuations through continuous education and networking opportunities.
Sommelier and Bar Manager
Uncorked Wine Bar
04.2011 - 04.2014
- I hosted wine events; performed wine and champagne service; served the bar and dining room; explained characteristics and nuances of wines, gently upselling, and offering information; serviced retail area; made wine and beer purchasing decisions; coordinated tasting events; wrote tasting notes for wine and beer selections; I assisted our chef in purchasing, prepping, and cooking appetizer menu items; worked as cashier; performed stocking, opening, and closing duties.
Wine and Beer Tasting Coordinator and Sales Associate
BevMo
11.2007 - 10.2010
- I would administer beer tasting on Friday evenings and wine tasting on Saturday afternoons; serve patrons and discuss flavors, characteristics, nuances of each beer and wine; serve as in-store wine specialist; assist clients in finding products and suggesting additional items to pair with selections; perform cashier and stocking duties.
Education
Certified Specialist of Wine - Alcohol Beverage Industry
Society of Wine Educators
CaliforniaLevel III Advanced Certificate - Alcohol Beverage Industry
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
CaliforniaCertified Sommelier - Alcohol Beverage Industry
Court of Master Sommeliers
CaliforniaSkills
- Cataloguing and documentation
- Interpretation and Negotiation
- Networking and Collaboration
- Budgeting and finance
- Decision-Making
Timeline
Sommelier and Bar Manager
Uncorked Wine Bar
07.2017 - 03.2020
Product Curator and CSR
MonthlyClubs.com
09.2016 - Current
Sommelier and Bar Manager
Amazing Grapes
04.2014 - 07.2017
Sommelier and Bar Manager
Uncorked Wine Bar
04.2011 - 04.2014
Sommelier and Tasting Room Server
Monte de Oro Winery
12.2010 - 05.2015
Wine and Beer Tasting Coordinator and Sales Associate
BevMo
11.2007 - 10.2010
Certified Specialist of Wine - Alcohol Beverage Industry
Society of Wine Educators
Level III Advanced Certificate - Alcohol Beverage Industry
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Certified Sommelier - Alcohol Beverage Industry
Court of Master Sommeliers